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At 12 yrs. old I was fascinated by this little box called a camera.   If you pressed the button and brought the negatives to a drugstore, one week later photos would be returned in its' place.   I didn't understand this magic.   When I was old enough, I studied photography at Brooklyn College.   I found that if I put my negatives in a thing called an enlarger a shadow would appear on photo paper.   When I dropped that paper in some chemicals, a picture would emerge.   Wow!   I was hooked and so I studied at the International Center Of...more
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I Love Fine Art America

August 20th, 2015

I know this must sound gratuitous, but I truly love this site. It is obvious that I love photography, but why do I love this site? I love this site because of all the wonderful photos and paintings I see here and the ability to communicate with the... 

Creating A Good Photo

July 30th, 2015

In order to create a good photo, you need to find a subject matter that interests you and others. I think that is a given. Also, make sure the horizon is straight unless there is a reason for it to be crooked. I have made this mistake and when I c... 

Why own a photograph?

December 10th, 2014

A photo adds warmth, color, personality and pizazz to any room. It is far more affordable than a painting. An excellent photograph is far better than owning a fair painting. Every photograph, even though a print, is equivalent to receiving an orig... 

MadelineDesigns

February 4th, 2011

Photography has been my passion since I was 12 years old when I received a Brownie camera. Since then I have studied at the International Center of Photography. I have had one woman and group shows in Manhattan. Every time I sell a photo, I become...